Troubleshooting a FTP Server Connection on Windows 10 - Hi Stevie!

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Accessing an FTP server through Windows Explorer can be problematic, particularly when it does not prompt for a username and password. To resolve this issue, using dedicated FTP clients like FileZilla or WinSCP is recommended for a more reliable experience. Additionally, mapping the FTP server as a network drive in Windows Explorer can facilitate easier access. It's important to ensure that folder permissions on the server are correctly set, as improper permissions (e.g., set to root instead of FTP or www) can prevent access.
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Hi there

I'm trying to access a FTP server in Windows Explorer. Getting to it, by inputting a username and password, works in Firefox but I'm needing to copy and paste a folder from the server to my desktop.

I get the following message when trying to access the server in Windows Explorer (Windows 10), without any prompt for a username and password
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Help!

Many thanks
Stevie
 
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Hi,

You can use a client instead: FileZilla or WinSCP.

All the best,
Thibault
 
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Map a "network" drive in Windows explorer using the url as the path.
 
Like cybertib I recommend Filezilla. Very straightforward and easy to use.
 
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login the server via ssh and make sure the folder permission is set to ftp or www. I had the same issue a few weeks ago that found out the folder was set to root permission.
 
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